The former South Western Hotel is located in the centre of Southampton within sight of Dock Gate 4, which leads down to the Queen Elizabeth II Terminal and Berth 44 from where the Titanic departed on 10 April 1912.

The hotel, situated at the corner of Terminus Terrace and Canute Road and designed by John Norton in a French Renaissance style, was opened in 1865 as the Imperial Hotel. Acquired in 1871 by the London and South Western Railway Company, it was …

South Western House served as the main accommodation for travellers who were about to embark on cruises. It was an extravagant piece of architecture that encapsulated the wealth and prestige of the port at that time.

Jun 24, 2020 · With Southampton being ‘the gateway to the world’, hotels have long had to cater for the rich and powerful passing through – South Western Hotel was one of them. The coming of the railway...

Jul 15, 2019 · IT’S unique aesthetics and grand charm make it instantly recognisable to all those who know Southampton. But, there’s more to South Western House than meets the eye. 1. Opened in 1865. The...

Oct 13, 2024 · South Western House, with its distinctive architecture and rich history, is a beacon that graces Southampton's skyline. Originally known as the Imperial Hotel, this grand edifice has witnessed...

This was originally the South Western Hotel. It was promoted by the London and South Western Railway for the accommodation of liner passengers. It was built in 1872. It is built in a French Renaissance style of architecture.

But there still is a place where the beauty and the grandeur of days gone by, can be visit and touched. Very close to the docs, proud about its history there is South Western House (before - South Western Hotel), designed by John Norton and opened its doors in 1872.

South Western Hotel. The railway arrived in 1840 and the South Western Hotel (now flats) soon followed. Designed with a strong French influence it was originally named the Imperial when opened in 1867. Many of the rich passengers of the Titanic stayed there. In fact that ship’s staircase is said to be a copy of the one in the hotel.

South Western House, originally opened as the Imperial Hotel in 1865, stands as a key landmark in Southampton, reflecting both historical grandeur and modern luxury. Designed by John Norton in the French Renaissance style, the building once earned the moniker “The Ritz of …